I N V E S T M E N T

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DRIVING THE ECONOMY

OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS

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ABOUT GNO, INC. 2

A LETTER FROM GNO, INC.

PRESIDENT & CEO
Your investment in Greater New Orleans, Inc. is an investment in our regional economy.

A TOP
ECONOMIC #1 ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT
AGENCY IN THE ORGANIZATION
UNITED STATES
(OVER 500,000 POPULATION)

Thank you for your interest in Greater New Orleans, Inc.!
GNO, Inc. is the nonprofit economic development
organization for the 10 parishes of Southeast Louisiana. We
rely on investors like you to voluntarily “opt-in” to support
our mission, which is to create a Greater New Orleans with a
thriving economy and an excellent quality of life, for everyone.
With your investment, GNO, Inc. is able to bring together
diverse entities from across the region and state to catalyze
economic development activity. We believe that by working
together toward a shared vision, we can make Greater New
Orleans a place where people want to be – a sustainable,
prosperous region where one can grow a company and raise
a family.
The past few years have brought new challenges to Greater
New Orleans that make the work of GNO, Inc. all the more
important. With your partnership, we will build on the region’s
strengths, continue to mitigate the challenges, and seize the
opportunities for job growth and economic diversification.
We invite you to review the following pages, and to please
consider joining us in this work by becoming a GNO, Inc.
Investor.
Thank you for your support. Together, we can create a
thriving, economically strong Greater New Orleans.

Since 2012, GNO, Inc. and partners have secured over $31B in
business development announcements resulting in more than MICHAEL HECHT
37,000 jobs created and retained. President & CEO
Greater New Orleans, Inc.
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GREATER NEW ORLEANS

GNO, Inc. is the regional economic development nonprofit
WASHINGTON
TANGIPAHOA

organization for the 10 parishes of Southeast Louisiana.

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P O P U L AT I O N LABOR FORCE GDP

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1,460,246 650,164 $81.6B

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GNO, INC. MISSION

PLAQUEMINES

GNO, Inc.’s mission is to create a region with a thriving economy and an excellent quality of life, for everyone.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY KEY DRIVERS OUTCOME

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
• Business Attraction ECONOMY
• Business Growth
• Business Retention

GREATER NEW
JOBS + ORLEANS IS
WEALTH A THRIVING
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT REGION
• Public Policy
• Workforce
• Brand Management QUALITY
• Catalytic Assets OF LIFE
• Quality of Life

STAKEHOLDER MODEL
GNO, Inc. is the regional hub serving to coordinate, consolidate, and catalyze economic development activity.

Parish EDOs
State Government Federal
Jefferson Louisiana Economic
Development
Government Stakeholders

Orleans Investors

Plaquemines Parish Governments

St. Bernard Colleges & Universities

St. Charles Legislators

St. James Business Organizations

St. John the Baptist Business Community

St. Tammany Nonprofits

Tangipahoa Influencers

Washington
Media Public Prospects
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATE ATTRACTION &
RELOCATION
The GNO, Inc. Business Development team works with
parish partners and Louisiana Economic Development
to identify, pursue, and attract new business and
investment that will stimulate job growth and wealth
creation in the Greater New Orleans region. We work
directly with companies around the world to bring
operations into the region, delivering outside investment
into the local market and creating new job opportunities
for our communities.
For companies interested in relocating to Southeast
Louisiana or expanding their operations within the
region, GNO, Inc. serves as a business concierge,
advising companies on relevant incentive programs,
coordinating site visits, supporting project planning
and management, performing cost comparisons, and
more—all under strict confidentiality and at no cost to
the companies.
FOCUS INDUSTRY SECTORS
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING ENERGY TRADE & LOGISTICS
TECHNOLOGY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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BUSINESS RETENTION &
EXPANSION
GNO, Inc. supports existing businesses in the region
through our Business Retention & Expansion (BRE)
program. Working with parish and state partners,
the BRE program is designed to keep local companies
growing and competitive by providing connections to
resources available in our region.
Through confidential meetings, GNO, Inc. listens to
you: your wins, challenges, and plans for the future,
determining what resources are available at the local,
regional, and state level to help your business grow.
Examples of BRE issues GNO, Inc. assists with:
• Talent Attraction and Workforce Development
• Business Incentives
• Public Policy
• Real Estate
• Research & Development
HEALTH SCIENCES
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INDUSTRY INCUBATION
Within GNO, Inc.’s industry sectors, there are several
specialized areas for which Greater New Orleans is
particularly well-positioned. These sub-sectors bring
together various assets – cultural strengths, existing
companies, human capital, and physical infrastructure –
to create unique opportunities for economic growth.
GNO WIND ALLIANCE
Efforts to develop coastal Louisiana
into a hub for offshore wind
exploration, and manufacturing of
equipment for the sector.
NEURONOLA
Over 12 companies, health care
providers, universities, and support
organizations working to create a
cluster of neurodegenerative disease
research and treatment.
NEW ORLEANS MUSIC ECONOMY
America’s premier music city is creating
a thriving music economy that will
provide jobs and wealth to support all
aspects of the business of music.
PROFESSIONAL JOBS PLAN
An aggressive strategy to attract and
grow professional office jobs in Greater
New Orleans and attract diverse talent
from competing markets
In March 2022, the World Trade Center New Orleans
(WTCNO) and GNO, Inc. developed an operational
partnership between the two organizations.
While maintaining a distinct focus on international trade
and separate membership, the WTCNO is now located at
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Custom strategies are underway for each of the below,
led by GNO, Inc. staff in partnership with industry-based
working groups. Working with stakeholders, GNO, Inc.
works to elevate and expand these more specific areas of
economic opportunity that will create jobs and wealth for
our region.
NEW ORLEANS FOOD &
BEVERAGE
A cluster 30+ emerging food
manufacturing companies, focused on
collaboration for shared resources and
support of their growth.
STARTUPNOLA
Website and staff support of
entrepreneurial ecosystem to attract
investors and connect founders with
startup resources in the region.
H2THEFUTURE
A strategy for developing Greater
New Orleans as a global hub for
decarbonization and the creation and
deployment of green hydrogen.
VIDEOGAME DEVELOPMENT
A focused plan to attract and grow
videogame development studios,
supporting companies, and talent in
the Greater New Orleans region.
GNO, Inc.’s office. By leveraging our combined resources
– specifically, the brand and distinction of the WTCNO and
the operational capacity of GNO, Inc. – we will execute
a coordinated international trade strategy focused on
fostering stronger relationships with foreign companies.
Faced with the opportunities and challenges of fast-
changing global geopolitics, this collaborative approach
is more important than ever.
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BUSINESS
ENVIRONMENT
GNO, Inc. works to create a business environment that results in access to good jobs and wealth creation.
By constantly working to improve our region’s quality of life and business conditions, we set the table for a business
environment that supports growth. Through public policy advocacy, workforce development, talent attraction and retention,
and a strategic (but ever-evolving) collection of special initiatives, GNO, Inc. works with stakeholders to improve the regional

PUBLIC POLICY
business environment.

S TAT E P R I O R I T I E S
GNO, Inc. works to establish and preserve policies that create a favorable, • INFRASTRUCTURE – Advocated for innovative sources of
competitive, and reliable business climate in Louisiana and drive long-term funding, including Louisiana’s first public-private partnership (P3)
job growth and wealth creation for citizens. successfully championed in Plaquemines Parish

Healthy economic growth is GNO, Inc.’s top priority. Notable policy
achievements include the following pieces of legislation:
• ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – Coordinated efforts to preserve and
improve key programs including the Louisiana Angel Investor Tax
Credit, Research & Development Tax Credit, and Historic Tax Credit
• WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT – Backed proposals to strengthen
workforce training and address employment shortages through the
Reboot Your Career and M.J. Foster Promise Programs
• LEGAL CLIMATE – Supported efforts to improve Louisiana’s legal
climate by lowering the jury trial threshold

• TAX STRUCTURE – Championed 2021 constitutional amendment • CRIMINAL JUSTICE –Supported consensus reform package to
to simplify the tax code and eliminate Louisiana’s personal and reduce Louisiana’s prison population by 10% and save the state
corporate income taxes more than $250M over the next decade

• COASTAL RESTORATION & RESILIENCE – Supported passage of the

Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority’s 2023 Annual Plan

FEDERAL PRIORITIES
GNO, Inc. works at the federal level to support and advance economic • Policies that promote and establish a diversified approach to the
opportunities for South Louisiana, including: energy transition, which includes growth of offshore wind and the oil
and gas industry
• Pro-growth tax policies that alleviate burdens on small businesses
and simplify tax administration and collections

• Continued funding of the U.S. Economic Development

Administration, which invests in local job creation

• Pro-trade policies that support Louisiana’s robust export economy

• Federal investments in Louisiana’s infrastructure, from our

extensive port system and national energy infrastructure to
roadways, bridges, and high-speed rail

• Policies that protect Southeast Louisiana’s military installations

• Federal investments in Louisiana’s advanced manufacturing

facilities
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COASTAL RESTORATION
Along with the many benefits that come with a coastal environment,
there are distinct challenges faced by communities within the Greater
New Orleans region, including coastal land loss, urban flooding, and
water management needs.
GNO, Inc. approaches these issues from an economic perspective—
protecting the assets and businesses of the region, while also looking
for opportunities that arise from the knowledge and expertise our
region and people gain while tackling these challenges.

COALITION FOR COASTAL RESILIENCE & ECONOMY

Business leaders focused on coastal restoration
CCRE is a neutral, nonpartisan group of business leaders that creates an informed, educated
voice of advocacy for sustainable coastal restoration efforts in Louisiana’s wetlands, coastal
areas, river, and delta. Through the support of diverse business community leaders from
parishes across the Greater New Orleans Region, this Coalition has provided critical new
perspectives in coastal restoration debates, dialogues and evaluations throughout the years.
A key focus of CCRE is to uplift the business community’s support for the full adoption and
implementation of the Louisiana Coastal Master Plan.

FLOOD INSURANCE REFORM

GNO, Inc. believes stability, availability, and affordability of flood
insurance is a critical component of a thriving business environment.
Sustainable flood insurance reform must prioritize the following:
• MITIGATION – For every $1 invested in flood mitigation, there is
a $6 return
• RISK ASSESSMENT – ~60% of America’s flood maps used to
calculate risk and premiums are out of date
• AFFORDABILITY – 98.5% of NFIP policies are in counties with a
median household income below $100,000
• PARTICIPATION – Only 15% of homeowners have a flood
insurance policy

COALITION FOR SUSTAINABLE FLOOD INSURANCE

Flood insurance: A nationwide priority

In 2012, GNO, Inc. established the Coalition for Sustainable Flood Insurance (CSFI) in
response to the Biggert-Waters Act, which created unaffordable and unsustainable flood
premiums across the country. CSFI advocated for passage of the Homeowner Flood
Insurance Affordability Act in 2014. Today, FEMA’s Risk Rating 2.0 is threatening the viability
of flood insurance for homeowners across the United States. GNO, Inc. has reconvened CSFI
to advocate for measures that will keep the program intact and affordable.
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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Greater New Orleans has a proud legacy of developing a strong
workforce, particularly in skilled trades, manufacturing, and emerging
fields. Our workforce has delivered innovation for decades, ranging
from space exploration at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility to
an energy industry powering the nation, as well as transformative
solutions to environmental challenges facing coastal communities.
GNO, Inc. believes that the Greater New Orleans workforce will
continue to drive the economy of the future.
GNO, INC. WORKS WITH INDIVIDUAL COMPANIES AND INDUSTRY PARTNERS TO DEVELOP HIGHER
EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS TO MEET WORKFORCE DEMANDS IN THE REGION
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES
GNO CAREER GUIDE
Interactive site for students and parents
Expands high school student awareness and understanding of
industries and job demand in the region, with details about career
pathways and training programs.
GNO HIGHER EDUCATION CONSORTIUM
Collective strength of colleges & universities
The region’s 13 regional higher education Chancellors & Presidents
collaborating with GNO, Inc. on economic development, student
attraction, and partnerships with employers and industry.
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GNO, Inc. develops programs to meet the needs of employers.
Through innovative tools and resources like GNOCareerGuide.org,
WorkNOLA.com, and the demand-driven workforce initiative GNOu,
the region cultivates an ecosystem that connects industry, higher
education, and local talent. GNOu programs are a “Triple Win”—
companies receive the employees they need, higher education
partners receive market-relevant curriculum, and residents are better
equipped for high-demand jobs.
GNOrocs
STEM education leadership
GNO, Inc. has been designated as the Region 1 STEM Network
Center to improve access to STEM education, participation, and
advancement.
STUDY NOLA
Promotes the region’s colleges & universities
An online guide that showcases the higher education offerings in
Greater New Orleans, and promotes and recruits students from
the U.S. and abroad.
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GNOU PROGRAMS
In contrast to the traditional “supply-driven” workforce system, GNO, Inc. promotes a “demand-driven” system, whereby business is the
ultimate customer. The process involves gaining insights into workforce needs and communicating with higher education and training partners
to develop programming that focuses on filling talent gaps.

PROGRAMS DEVELOPED
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• AWS Cloud Computing Associates Degree ​– LCTCS System ​ • Certificate in Urban Water Management​– Dillard University 

HUMAN CAPITAL & TALENT RECRUITMENT

GNO, Inc. provides talent and workforce solutions to our investors and business community partners. Our experienced staff can answer
questions, connect companies to resources, facilitate program development, and help craft strategies for impactful talent and workforce
development needs:

• Community orientation and acclimation services for relocating executives during hiring process

• Quality of life tours (neighborhoods, schools)

• Trailing spouse employment search assistance

GNO, INC. WORKS WITH COMPANIES FOR TALENT CONNECTIONS, QUALITY OF LIFE TOURS,
TRAILING SPOUSE ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER “CONCIERGE” SERVICES

HUMAN CAPITAL INITIATIVES

JOBS IN GREATER NEW ORLEANS

DESTINATION GNO WORKNOLA

Relocation and talent attraction portal Online job board for Greater New Orleans

Everything professionals need to know before relocating to The most widely used talent and professional jobs board in the
Greater New Orleans: neighborhoods, career options, schools, Greater New Orleans region. Free for all employers, and often
arts & culture, and more. noted for high quality job applicants.
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LONG TERM PRIORITIES

GNOFUTURE
GNO, Inc.’s strategic plan, GNOfuture, outlines a job growth
strategy to capitalize on macroeconomic trends of the next
decade. The plan is rooted in both local experience and global
models and was developed over two years, via interviews with
100+ business leaders, government officials, and national and
international experts. Opportunities include:
• Rising dominance of logistics – Through a consolidated
strategy for the river, combined with unparalleled multi- • Reshoring of technology – The low cost / high culture
modal connectivity (rail and highway), Greater New Orleans offerings of Greater New Orleans, including competitive
can reassert trade and logistics dominance. state incentives, are extremely attractive to tech companies
• Onshoring of manufacturing – A similar trend can happen looking to expand operations or bring jobs back to the U.S.
with manufacturing. The region’s logistics, workforce, • Lifestyle trends – Greater New Orleans is already seeing
and low utility rates make Greater New Orleans a natural remote workers, Louisiana ex-pats, and others leaving dense
location for manufacturing operations, including in the and expensive places like New York City and San Francisco for
aerospace and energy sectors. the more hospitable climate of Southeast Louisiana.

CONNECTIVITY: AIRPORT AND PASSENGER RAIL

Direct Flights: The new MSY airport terminal plays a vital role in bringing leisure
and business travelers from scores of domestic and international locations. For
more than a decade, GNO, Inc. has led efforts to develop new direct flights for
the region. This includes international flights like the British Airways MSY to
London flight announced in 2016 (the culmination of a four-year effort to return
direct service to Europe for the first time since 1982), and domestic flights like
Breeze Airways 2021 announcement of 10+ new direct flights.
Passenger Rail: Within South Louisiana, GNO, Inc. has focused on creating
passenger rail service between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Connecting
the two largest cities in the state with passenger rail service will support our ability to compete as a super region. Passenger
rail will serve as the spine of a multi-modal network to provide employers access to a wider labor pool and provide workers
with increased access to jobs and affordable housing. In late 2021, Canadian Pacific committed to re-introducing service on
the line, and, in early 2022, state officials performed a successful inspection of the rail line.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Recognizing the importance of cultivating future regional
leaders, the GNO, Inc. NextGen Council introduces a
new generation of professionals to regional economic
development. This group is comprised of 60+ mid-career
professionals who represent the diverse and impressive talent
of Greater New Orleans.
The NextGen Council hosts a series of enriching events significant economic development priorities of our region
and programs that promote personal and professional and state. These events include the NextGen Council
development via exposure to, and education on, the most Policy Series and NextGen Council Day at the Capitol.
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ECONOMIC MOBILITY
Launched in 2019, GNO, Inc. has a robust Economic Mobility
Action Plan which focuses on action-oriented solutions and
initiatives aimed to generate wealth creation for Black Greater
New Orleans residents by providing access to economic
opportunities through the leveraging of assets and advocacy.
Among others, our economic mobility programs include:
• STARTUP NOIR NOLA – An evolving set of events and
programming to support, socialize, and stimulate market
development, talent, and capital investments for current and
upcoming Black founders in Greater New Orleans
• HBCU Startup Internship – Increase startup activity in our
region by providing real time, paid internship experience
to local Historically Black College & University (HBCU)
students with the goal of fostering entrepreneurial ideation
and development
• HBCU STEM Connect Internship – Provide paid internship
experiences to HBCU students within STEM-related fields to
increase exposure and deepen pipelines of diverse talent in
STEM careers
Further, the Economic Mobility Action Plan is pervasive across
GNO, Inc.’s work streams.
THE NOLA COALITION
In response to the alarming rates of violent crime in New
Orleans, GNO, Inc. is a leading member of The NOLA
Coalition – a group of 300+ civic and business organizations
harnessing their collective resources to create a safer and
more prosperous New Orleans for all residents.
The Coalition supports near-term actions to reduce violence,
paired with social services to drive generational change. This
two-part, concurrent plan fosters a safer New Orleans through:
1. Community Support for NOPD – Near-term actions
to reduce violence, based on best-practices. Each
represent immediate, actionable tactics to reduce
violence and improve public safety and quality-of-life,
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Through Public Policy, GNO, Inc. works to advance a strong
agenda of related priorities, including:
• Increasing early childcare and education for working families
• Generational wealth through accessible home ownership
• Expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit
• Public transit and lower auto insurance rates
• Improved infrastructure
• Criminal justice reform
GNO, Inc. pursues opportunities to increase awareness of,
and access to, high-wage career pathways through Workforce
Development programming (such as the Tech Hub at NOBIC,
providing tech credentials in partnership with Delgado) and
development of paid-learning and apprenticeship programs
(like the Mechatronics and MIC’d Up Apprenticeship Programs).
including NOPD Recruiting & Retention, NOPD Pay &
Benefits, Technology Support, Accountability for the
Entire Criminal Justice System, Reducing Gang Activity
and Violent Crime, Increased Resources, and Community
& Social Support.
2. Investment in Youth Support Services – Significant
and sustained business and philanthropic investment in
proven community-based youth service organizations,
to help them grow their impact and drive generational
change. Includes the creation of a $15M fund, distributed
over 3 years and driven by the private and philanthropic
sectors, aimed at strengthening social services to
support our youth, and drive generational change – in line
with the New Orleans Youth Master Plan.
GNO, Inc. is providing operational capacity, meeting space,
and staff support to make The NOLA Coalition possible.
Monitoring, assessment and accountability for these
strategies will be supported by public reports every 60 days,
public-facing dashboards reporting on performance of the
criminal justice system, and continued efforts from the
Coalition to support solutions for a better New Orleans.
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WHY INVEST IN GNO, INC.?

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Foundations/Grants

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Public

60%
Corporate 61%
Business Environment
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GNO, INC. INVESTMENT LEVELS

Thank you for your interest in becoming a GNO, Inc. Investor. Your partnership is critical to driving economic growth in Greater New
Orleans. GNO, Inc. offers a range of benefits to investors, with custom benefits available for Pinnacle and Capstone Investors.

For more information on becoming a GNO, Inc. Investor, please contact Vice President of Advancement Sara Bradford at
sbradford@gnoinc.org or Development Associate Allison Hotard at ahotard@gnoinc.org.

TIER INVESTMENT RANGE KEY BENEFITS

Pinnacle $100,000+ All benefits listed below, plus:

• Complimentary table at the GNO, Inc. Annual Luncheon with logo
visibility and inclusion in CEO annual remarks
• Invitations to exclusive events with elected officials, international
thought leaders, and visiting dignitaries

Capstone $50,000 – $99,999 All benefits listed below, plus:

• Custom benefits designed to support company priorities and goals,
developed collaboratively with GNO, Inc.
• Custom GNO, Inc. CEO presentation at company retreat or meeting on
location annually

Pillar $25,000-$49,999 All benefits listed below, plus:

• Preferred consideration for GNO, Inc. Board of Directors
• At least one personal visit with GNO, Inc. CEO annually to discuss
business conditions, economic outlook, and how GNO, Inc. can assist
your business
• Enhanced GNO, Inc. assistance, including direct talent assistance and
Quality of Life recruitment tour, as well as custom research reports

Anchor $10,000-$24,999 All benefits listed below, plus:

• Minimum requirement to be eligible for GNO, Inc. Board of Directors
• Recognition on the GNO, Inc. Investor wall
• GNO, Inc. assistance on current opportunities and challenges, such
as policy/ regulatory issues, research needs, workforce development
challenges, and business expansion/incentives

Cornerstone $5,000-$9,999 • Recognition in published GNO, Inc. Investor list online and in print
• Inclusion in the online GNO, Inc. Investor Directory
• Regular communication on regional wins and economic development
projects and initiatives
• Monthly Investor Briefing Calls and Investor Update Emails
• Invitations to GNO, Inc. investor events, including: GNOthinc speaker
series, press announcements, and annual GNO, Inc. Patron Party
• Minimum requirement to be eligible for GNO, Inc. Committees
• Support of growth announcements and major company news, which
may include social media and GNO, Inc. communications
• Opportunity to reserve GNO, Inc. Board Room and meeting spaces*
• Events posted on @GNOIncEvents Twitter account
• Subscription to GNO, Inc.’s quarterly publication Region magazine

*Subject to availability, and limitations apply.

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ENGAGEMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Your investment in GNO, Inc. is direct support in the growth of the regional economy. Beyond
financial contributions, your intellectual support can be demonstrated through GNO, Inc. task forces
and committees, which bring the organization’s mission and vision to life.

STAN D I N G CO M M IT TEES

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors is the governing body of GNO, Inc. In addition to general oversight, the Board
drives a series of multi-year initiatives that move the region forward including state fiscal reform, criminal
justice, and workforce development.

NEXTGEN COUNCIL
An initiative designed to introduce new leadership into the organization, the intent of the NextGen Council
is to benefit from the vigor and ideas of emerging regional leaders and develop economic development
leaders for the organization and region.

PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE

The Public Policy Committee leads GNO, Inc. in efforts to collaborate with business leaders from across
the region, serving as a unified voice in Baton Rouge and Washington, D.C. to advocate for legislative
policies that encourage investment and growth.

SOLA SUPER REGION COMMITTEE

The Southeast Louisiana Super Region Committee (SoLA) is a partnership of GNO, Inc., Baton Rouge
Area Chamber (BRAC), and Southeast Louisiana Economic Council (SLEC) to foster cooperation for
mutual economic benefit between the three regions. The committee focuses on issues including
education, infrastructure, and policy reform.

FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee is a standing committee of the Board of Directors and is primarily responsible for
reviewing and providing guidance on the financial matters of the organization.

GREATER NEW ORLEANS DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION (GNODF) BOARD

GNO, Inc.’s affiliate, Greater New Orleans Development Foundation (GNODF) was created to provide
support to the charitable and educational programs initiated and implemented by GNO, Inc.
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TAS K FO RCES
COALITION FOR COASTAL RESILIENCE & ECONOMY (CCRE)
CCRE is a nonpartisan group of business leaders that creates an informed, educated voice of advocacy
for sustainable coastal restoration efforts in Louisiana’s wetlands, coastal areas, river, and delta. A key
focus of CCRE is researching and advocating for financing solutions that will support full implementation
of the state’s Coastal Master Plan.

COALITION FOR SUSTAINABLE FLOOD INSURANCE (CSFI)

CSFI works to ensure that flood insurance offered through the National Flood Insurance Program is
affordable for residential and commercial properties and that the program is run in an efficient, fiscally
sound manner.

CRIME TECH TASK FORCE

Formed by a group of local technology companies and GNO, Inc. to provide technology-led business
process improvements to the New Orleans Police Department, the Crime Tech Task Force has completed
a series of projects that are improving technology efficiencies across the department.

LOUISIANA DIGITAL MEDIA ALLIANCE

The Louisiana Digital Media Alliance is a group of local technology leaders facilitated to grow the
technology sector in the state through policy advocacy, business and workforce development efforts, and
support of catalytic assets.

NEW ORLEANS MUSIC ECONOMY (NOME)

The New Orleans Music Economy initiative, spearheaded by music leaders from across the region,
works to create a business environment that provides jobs and wealth to support musicians, intellectual
property managers, publishers, marketers, legal representatives, and other aspects of the music industry.

ECONOMIC MOBILITY WORKING GROUP

The Economic Mobility Working Group is a small working group of GNO, Inc. Board Members and investor
stakeholders to monitor GNO, Inc.’s economic mobility action plan and outcomes, which is focused on
Black-wealth creation.

GNOWIND ALLIANCE
The GNOwind Alliance consists of private and public stakeholders who are committed to capturing the
maximum economic impact from the burgeoning U.S. offshore wind industry for coastal Louisiana.
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MICHAEL HECHT SARA BRADFORD ALLISON HOTARD

President and CEO Vice President of Advancement Development Associate
mhecht@gnoinc.org sbradford@gnoinc.org ahotard@gnoinc.org
504.715.5037 504.527.6943 504.527.6922

Greater New Orleans, Inc.

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New Orleans, LA 70163 Fax: 504.527.6970 Email: info@gnoinc.org